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The front desk staff always had a cheerful attitude and very accommodating when it came time to plan or schedule tours in the area. The view of the volcano was nice but not essential for the extra money. I would definitely return or recommend to others for the price and pleasant faces.

Stayed March 2012, traveled with friends

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Besides our GPS not being able to find the hotel and the building itself not having a sign indicating that it is Hotel La Fortuna, the hotel itself was decent. It was in a good location, the room was clean and had basic amenities. It's nothing special, but my wife and I just used it to sleep there as were out and about during the day exploring the city and the surroundings. There is a continental breakfast included as well as free wi-fi. Overall, you get what you pay for.

Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple

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We were given a room (404) with a great view of the volcano. Rooms are large and clean and have good AC but no safe. Mercedes, the staff person on duty in multiple roles spoke good English and was very helpful in arranging taxi services for us. Breakfast was not buffet style and not very good.

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Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple

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Positives for this hotel include a very friendly and helpful staff, strong internet connection (3rd floor), central location, inexpensive rate.I might be overly critical in the 2 rating (don't like the word "poor"...), but comparing to some of the hotels we stayed at on the coast, this one is a few notches below. I think the building is just older and some upgrades may be in order, for example the tiles in the bathroom had the look of being dirty, although I'm sure they were clean. The pillows are extremely thin, but in this case the staff was great in providing us with a few extra ones for comfort. Not sure if I'm mechanically challenged, but the AC only seemed to be on or off as no matter what temp I had it set too, the unit stayed on or we turned it off. We were only there 2 nights so didn't bother having it checked, but the result was waking up in the middle of the night when it was too hot or too cold in the room. Finally, there was no safe which we had become accustomed too. We had no issues, nor did we expect to in not having the safe, but if that is something of a concern you may want to know that going in. I would by no means discourage anyone from staying here as the service is great, just the level of comfort was a little below our expectations.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with family

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So the room doesn't have a tub. It's a raised area with a curtain that when not closed perfectly, leaks everywhere. The light in the bathroom is incredibly dim too. Breakfast is eggs, fruit and toast. The staff was pretty helpful, particularly Manrique. He told me where I could get some good food. The rooms are pretty much strippedand the bed is like a rock. Location is key here though. The best spot to stay to be able to walk around the town instead of being resort locked up on the mountain.

Stayed December 2012

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We really enjoyed staying in this hotel. It is clean, modern and has extremely friendly staff who are super helpful. We liked the location because it was in the city and close to shopping/dining/groceries. And the town of La Fortuna is nice to walk around in, it is small but cute.

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Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple

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We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights, as part of the G Adventures Tour. A/C was extra ($5) per night but we really needed it! Free WiFi. Hotel rooms are nice. Consistent hot water supply. This was one of the better hotels we stayed at in Costa Rica.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends

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A uniquely designed building and an excellent location, make our hotel stands out in La Fortuna downtown. We have a central area extending up all five floors, with interior balconies looking down to the lobby, creating a sense of openness and freshness. Our lobby area provides computers with free Internet and wireless. Ample and comfortable seating is perfect to relax while you enjoy our well-stocked English books exchange.Just a couple of blocks away, you can find supermarkets, drugstores, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops and everything you need for having a good vacation.And if you are looking for more relaxation or adventure, we offer you a tourist information desk inside the hotel with convenient prices for the guests. Parking lot is free and exclusive for our visitors....more less

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